Mary Kivett, LMHC

Mary Kivett is a licensed mental health counselor who brings six years of experience to her work in Florida. She encourages people to take the first brave step toward change and offers steady support as they move forward. Mary emphasizes practical growth and helping people feel more capable in daily life.

She draws on client-centered methods that put the person's goals first and on cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors shaping mood. Mindfulness strategies are used to slow down stress reactions and build calm. Solution-focused work helps clients identify small, achievable steps when they feel stuck.

Mary has experience in education settings and has worked with adolescents and adults, which informs her approach to common concerns like anxiety and attention differences. She also focuses on issues such as compassion fatigue, low self-esteem, grief, parenting stress, workplace strain, and life transitions including midlife questions.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the individual. Mary prioritizes uncovering strengths and building practical skills clients can use between visits. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through challenges and try new ways of coping.

Many people come for help with relationships, communication patterns, control issues, or questions about life purpose. Mary also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and financial stress, helping them develop clearer choices and more predictable routines.

How Mary’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s pace. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters most and helps them set clear goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches specific techniques to change patterns that cause stress or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary works with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative decision may mix listening-based work with skill-building or mindfulness practice, and it can shift as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, enabling shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose what best matches their daily routine. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions to teach coping strategies, practice communication skills, and set small action steps that carry into everyday life.